Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center A.C. (The Ranch) is sponsoring a dog adoption day, Saturday, January 9, from 10:30 to 2 p.m. in front of Zeta Gas, across the street from El Torito market. To see the photos of dogs on offer go to lakesidespayandneutercenter.com/ranchdogs.

Michael McLaughlin’s presentation at Open Circle on Sunday, January 3, 10:30 a.m. is titled “Organizational Theory and Behavior” and, believe it or not, is actually funny!

McLaughlin explores how efficiency, rules and regulations effect never-ending change. His tips bring a calm enlightenment for the next time attendees have to suffer through meetings and survive within a dysfunctional organization.

Many area residents who have been concerned during the past week by the sounds of numerous emergency vehicles continuous with sirens blaring continuously have been delighted to discover that it has been a holiday parade, complete with Santa and candy thrown from atop the fire truck and ambulance.